The band, City Rhythm Orchestra, is from Philadelphia. The vocalists that night were Vicki Woodlyn and Steve Ritrouato.

The night ended with a spontaneous dance jam with high-energy swing kid couples, many from out of town and members of dance troupes, trying to best each other and wow'ing the crowd with lightening fast lindy footwork and showy moves.

The Croatian Cultural Center will be the new home for the New York Swing Dance Society's one Sunday a month swing night, after having held this event for many years at Irving Plaza. For their upcoming schedule of events, go to www.nysds.org.

Catrine LjunggrenPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Darlene GistPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Larry SchulzPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Margaret BatiuchokPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Peter LogginsPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Terry MonaghanPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

The City Rhythm OrchestraPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

The place is packedPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Swing dancingPhoto courtesy of Robert Abrams

Dan KassellPhoto courtesy of Mai Yee

Dan Kassell with partnerPhoto courtesy of Mai Yee

Dennis Antrobus with partnerPhoto courtesy of Mai Yee

Dan Kassell with partnerPhoto courtesy of Mai Yee

Dawn Hampton, a pillar of the swing community, leadingPhoto courtesy of Mai Yee

Dawn Hampton, a pillar of the swing community, leadingPhoto courtesy of Mai Yee